The 1973 treaty empowers communities as the owners of the process and traditional elders as the guarantors of peace.
The state cited the need to prevent disinformation – but the ban may have increased citizens’ mistrust instead.
The 1973 Lokiriama accord shows how culturally rooted, elder-led peacebuilding can deliver lasting results where modern approaches have failed.
The Islamic State-aligned Allied Democratic Forces has exploited security vacuums and tapped into conflict economies.
The relevance of traditional justice should be assessed by factors other than its potential to reduce formal court backlogs.
After spending 15 years in custody, LRA Commander Thomas Kwoyelo’s conviction raises questions about Uganda’s commitment to trying international crimes.
The protocol provides the means to tackle cattle rustling and related crimes, but no countries have ratified it.
Considering the stigmas surrounding mental healthcare, practitioners should use terminology carefully to prevent further harm.
Educated job seekers fall prey to online scams, driving the trafficking of East Africans to Southeast Asia.
Nile perch swim bladders, used in Chinese cuisine and traditional medicine, are illegally extracted from breeding and juvenile fish.
Communities along the DRC border are especially vulnerable to assaults and recruitment by militant groups.
This report examines emerging trends, themes and threats and provides recommendations for governments in the region.
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